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Legends and Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival 2

Contents 3-6

Introduction and Object 7

Range and Use 范围 适用 1.1 - 1.2 19

IDBF Championships 国龙联会锦标赛 1.3 19

Championship Crews and Teams – Rep;Club;Corp 国龙联会锦标赛 1.4 – 1.4.4 20

Participating Crews – IDBF Championships 参赛队伍 1.5 21

Olympic and International Games 奥林匹克运动会及国际性运动会 1.6 21

Restrictions on Championship Entries 锦标赛参赛队伍限制 1.7 21

Water Safety 水上安全 1.8 -1.8.1 21

Racing Classes 比赛级别 2.1- 2.1.7 22

Competition Classes 比赛级别 2.2 23

Additional Classes 其他级别 2.3 23

Championship Divisions 锦标赛分组 2.4 23

Numbers – Teams, Squads, Crews 每队人数 3.1- 3.1.3 23/24 Crews at International Races 国际赛事 3.2 24 Reserves and Restrictions 候补队员 3.3 - 3.4 24

National and Territorial 代表资格 4.1 25

Country or Territory of Residence 居住国家或地区 4.2 25

Club Crews 俱乐部赛队 4.3 25

International Races 国际赛事 4.4 25

Traditional and Championship Designs 传统设计 锦标赛龙舟规格 5.1 - 5.2 26

Exceptions and International Races 例外规定 国际赛事 5.3 - 5.4 26

Sponsors Advertising 赞助机构的广告 5.5 26

Means of Propulsion and Paddles 推进工具 5.6 - 5.7 26

Boat/Lane Numbers 船号/赛道编号 5.8 26

Boat Number Boards 5.9 26

Boat Weights and Boat Weighting 龙舟称重设备 5.10 - 5.11 26

Distances / Racing Course/ Lanes 比赛距离 赛场 6.1-6.3 28

Course Markings 赛道 赛道标记 6.4 28

Starting Bays, Pontoons, Measurements 起点位及起点船 6.5 - 6.6 29

International Races 国际赛事 6.7 29

Turn Buoys and Turning Points 转向浮标 转向点 6.8 - 6.9 29

Water Depth 水深 6.10 29

Delegation 赛队制服 7. 30

Sponsorship / Publicity / Advertising; Contracts 龙舟及设备上的广告 7.2 - 7.4 30

General Safety Matters and Safety Officer 般安全事项 7.5 - 7.6 31

Medical & Rescue Services 医疗及救生服务 7.7 31

Rescue Boats; Buoyancy Aids 救生艇 救生衣 7.8 - 7.9 31

Crew Safety; Distress Signals. 赛队安全 7.10.5 31

Titles and Prizes 冠军名衔及奖品 7.11 32

Non-Championship Races 非锦标赛赛事 7.12 32

Places; Design of Medals; Other Competitions 名次 奖牌设计 7.13 - 7.15 32

Personal Photographs 个人照片 7.16 32

National and Representative Flags & Anthems 国家和代表旗帜及歌曲 7.17 32

Invitations, Information, Entry Forms; Entries 资料表及参加表格 8.1 – 8.3.2 33/34

Team and Crew Lists, Declarations. 队员名单及小组队伍名单 8.4 34

Competitors Eligibility & Identification 参赛资格及身份识别 8.5 34

Submission of Entries 递交参加表格 8.6 34

Late Entries 过期报名 8.7.1 34

Competing Crews; Objections to Crews 参赛队伍 8.8 - 8.9 35

Submission of Objections 提交反对函件 8.10 35

Results and Reports 赛结果与报告 8.11 35

Distribution of income - EDBF events 收入分配 8.12 35

World Dragon Boat Championship Regattas 龙舟世界锦标赛 36

Organising Committee 筹备委员会 9.1 36

Championships Director; Technical Director 锦标赛总监 技术总监 9.2 - 9.3 36

Control of the Competition 赛事管理 9.4 37

Race Officials 赛事职员 9.5 37

Officials Qualifications 赛事职员资格 9.6 37

Officials for Championships 国龙联会锦标赛职员 9.7 37

Appointment of Race Officials 赛事职员之任命 9.8 37

Identification of Competitors 职员身份识别 9.9 - 9.10 37/38

Reserves 候补队员 9.11 38

Racing Colours 队色 9.12 38

Crew Managers, Boat Captains, etcetera 领队、赛艇队长 9.13 38

Communication with Crews 与赛队联络 9.14 38

Practise Sessions/ Photo Finish 练习时段 / 照片冲印 9.15/ 9.16 38

Basic Criteria. 基本准则 10.1 39

Competitors Instructions; Boat Allocation 赛事说明 10.2 – 10.3 39

Division of Heats; Progress to Finals 分组 10.4 - 10.5 39

Numbers of Crews per Round; Identical Times 每回合赛队数目 10.6 - 10.7 39

Plan of Heats 小组赛方案 10.8 40

Finals/ places, Aggregate Times, Plate Comp 总决赛及次要名次 10.9 - 10.10 40

Intervals between Races; Exceptions 比赛间隔 10.11 - 10.12 40

Drug Abuse 滥用药物 11.1 41

Reporting; Aiding and Abetting 报告 协助及教唆 11.2 – 11.3 41

Doping Control and Banned Substances 兴奋剂测试 11.4 41

Code of Conduct 行为守则 11.5 41

(see also Conduct of Crews in Part 2)

General 12.1 42

General 13.1 42

Water Pumps, Straps and Strapping 水泵 绑带 13.2 - 13.3 42

欧洲龙舟联合会修订规例

Competitors’ and Team Leaders Declaration - Annex A to Regulation 8.4.2 46

Medical Declaration Form for Banned Substances - Annex B to Regulation 8.4.2 47

IDBF Race Officials Scheme - Annex A to Regulation 9.6 48

Training, Assessment, Grades 49-50

National Officials Training and Appointments 51

IDBF Crew List - Annex to Regulation 9.9.1 52

IDBF Racing Vest Number Template - Annex to Regulation 9.9.2 53

World Championship Programme - Annex A to Regulation 12.1 54

IDBF Club Crew Championships Regulations - Annex B to Regulation 12.1 55

English/ Chinese Glossary of Terms 56 -61

A8.1 provide a consistent framework for the organisation, regulation and control of Dragon Boat Regattas and other Dragon Boat Competitions;

A8.2 provide a basis on which fair and equal racing can take place in safety;

A8.3 ensure that the IDBF Safety on the Water guidelines for competition are complied with and given precedence to at all times.

A11.1 Attention, when used by the Starter, shall mean ‘You must now be ready to Race’

A11.4 Doping consists of the use, whether intentional or negligent, of any one or more IOC prohibited therapeutic substances, or of blood or blood products and/or of pharmacological, physical or chemical manipulation aimed at making these substances difficult to detect.

A11.8 Italic type shown in brackets in these Regulations and Rules shall indicate comment or explanation rather than a Regulation or Rule.

A11.9 The Masculine shall include the feminine and vice-versa, except where the contrary appears specific.

A11.10 May when used in describing the duties of officials in these Regulations and Rules implies the exercise of discretion and judgement in the light of training, knowledge and experience of the sport.

A11.11 Organising Committee is the group of people who take responsibility for the organisation and running of a Regatta or an Event.

A11.12 Public Warning is a penalty that may be awarded by the Chief Official at a Regatta, which involves the announcement over the public address system of an ‘Official Warning’ and the circumstances of the offence (for examples see A11.15) and the name of the crew club or individual involved.

A11.13 Race is a contest between two or more Dragon Boats or a number of Races in one Competition Class.

A11.14 Regatta is a group of one or more Races in different Competition Classes managed by one Organising Committee.

3.3.1 Festival Racing. Festival Racing is informal racing that takes place at a traditional Dragon Boat Festival, or at events of a similar nature, or purpose, such as corporate events and events for Charity. Such races are usually of a proprietary nature and entry is by invitation only.
Festival Races are open to crews that meet the entry criteria, provided that they have not been selected to represent a Country or Territory. (See B10 3.10.1 for the definition of a Representative Crew and Bye-Law 17 for the definitions of Country and Territory). Festival Racing can be organised at Territorial, National and International level

3.3.2 Sport Racing. Sport Racing is formal competitive racing, as defined in Bye-Laws 3.7 to 3.12, organised or sanctioned by the IDBF; its Continental and Regional Federations, or their Member Dragon Boat Associations, for bona fide crews within their own membership. Sport Racing can be organised at Territorial, National and International level

a. Other types of contest may be defined, in these Bye-Laws or the Competition Regulations, from time to time. A crews’ classification is determined by the age, sex and ability of the crew members.

3.6.1. (1.4.1) Racer. Any member of a Dragon Boat (Long Zhou) crew.

3.6.2. (1.4.2) Paddler. A crew member whose specific task is to propel a boat forward with a single bladed paddle.

3.6.3. (1.4.3) Steerer (Duo) or Helm/Sweep. The crew member whose specific task is to steer a boat with the aid of a Steering Oar or Paddle.

3.6.4. (1.4.4) Drummer (Gu) The crew member whose specific task is to beat a Drum carried on board the Dragon Boat.

3.6.5. (1.4.5) Gong Beater. A crew member whose task it is to beat the traditional Gong carried on certain types of dragon boat. (Amdt.1)

3.6.6. (1.4.6) Flag Puller. A crew member whose task is to remove a flag placed on a buoy at the Finish Point, in some types of races, the purpose of which is to indicate that a boat has finished a race and therefore a race time and placing order can be determined, for each crew.

3.7.1. Open Competition. An OPEN Dragon Boat Competition is one in which generally Dragon Boat Crews from IDBF Member organisations take part. Subject to the IDBF Bye-Laws and Competition Regulations, crews from Countries where an IDBF Member does not exist and from non-IDBF organisations may also compete against IDBF Member crews.

3.7.2. Closed Competition. A CLOSED Dragon Boat Competition is one organised by a non-IDBF Member sports organisation for the sole benefit of its own Members and/or crews from another non-IDBF Member sports organisation or any entity whose own Constitution restricts it to defined fields of exclusive activity for its own Members or Guests.

3.8.1. (1.6.2) Dragon Boat Championship Regattas.

3.8.2. (1.6.1) International Dragon Boat Races.

3.8.3 World and Continental Cups (Aug 09)

3.9.1. (1.9.1) IDBF World Championship Regattas – as detailed in the Competition Regulations.

3.9.2. (1.9.2) Continental Championship Regattas.

3.9.3.(1.9.3) Regional and National Championships. Regional Championships may be organised where a Continental Federation does not exist. The words ‘National Championships’, are taken to mean any nationally based competition, such as a National League or Cup competition that is organised or sanctioned by an IDBF Member Association, for the crews in membership of the Association concerned

3.9.4. (1.9.4) Multi Sport Games. – see 3.14 & 3.15

3.10.1. (1.8.2) Representative Crew Races, are races organised specifically for crews that have been selected to represent their country or territory by an IDBF governing association or a member of a Continental or Regional Federation.

3.10.2. (1.8.1) Club Crew Races, are International Races organised or sanctioned by the IDBF and its Members, or other organisations, for crews that are not representing a country or territory. By definition crews that are not selected on a national or territorial basis are Club Crews. IDBF Members may only send crews representing their own Clubs, to Club Crew Races.

a. for the Standard Racing Boat (DB22) a minimum of eighteen (18) and a maximum of twenty (20) Paddlers; one (1) Steerer and one (1) Drummer; giving a minimum ………………………………

b. for the Small Racing Boat (DB12) the crew shall consist of ten (10) paddlers plus a Drummer and a Steerer, for a maximum of 12 Racers in a Crew. (PNov 06).

d. University / College Crew represents the University or College concerned (Aug 10)

e. Adaptive Paddlers Crew (Para Dragons) represents a recognised Disability Group or Organisation.

a. for the Standard Racing Boat (DB22) in competition, a minimum of eighteen (18) and a maximum of twenty (20) Paddlers………………... Up to four (4) Reserve Paddlers may also be nominated for a Crew……………..

b. for the Small Racing Boat (DB12) a crew shall consist of ten (10) paddlers and (2) nominated reserves, plus a Drummer and a Steerer, for a maximum of 14 Racers in a Crew.(Aug 10). …………………………………………

a. Exceptionally, competitors who have a permanent residential qualification of………………………………..

b. Temporary Residency. A Temporary Resident, for the purposes of this Regulation, is a person who resides in a Country or Territory by virtue of a holding a visa, for example a visitors visa, student visa, work visa or the like. The IDBF considers such visas to indicate a ‘temporary’ residency in the Country or Territory concerned, not a permanent residence, unless such a visa has been held for a current continuous period of 3 years or more, in which case for the purpose of representation at international level, permanent residency will be accepted by the IDBF as having been established. In such cases CR 4.2 also applies. (Aug 11)

a. One Entry only – a trophy and certificate of participation.

b. Two Entries – 1st placed crew Medals, 2nd placed a trophy.

c. Three Entries – First two crews Medals, 3rd placed a trophy.

d. Four or Five Entries – First three crews Medals, remaining crew(s) certificates.

1. A Provisional Entry is sent to the IDBF at least 6 months before an IDBF Championship to indicate to the Organising Committee that a Team or Club Crew intends to enter the event.

2. A Confirmed Entry is sent to the IDBF at least 3 months before a Championship to indicate to the Organising Committee that a Team or Club Crew will enter the event.

3. A Final Named Entry is sent to the IDBF a maximum of 6 weeks before a Championship and includes the Names and details of all the participants attending the Championship.

4. A Deferred Entry can be sent to the IDBF instead of the Final Named Entry, when the list of participants cannot yet be finalized or the full funding for the participants has yet to be confirmed. Such an Entry will ensure that the crews concerned are shown in the Race Programme for the Competition Classes they have entered and do not attract a Late Entry Fee.

5. A Late Entry is one received by the IDBF after the closing date for the Final Entry and up to two (2) weeks before an event, when a Deferred Entry has NOT be submitted. Provided that the Race Programme can accommodate such an entry, a Late Entry will only be accepted at the discretion of the IDBF Championship’s Chief Official and will attract a Late Entry Fee.

CR 1.1 Range. These Regulations have been designed to ensure that Racing takes place in an environment that will provide fair and safe competition.

The IDBF recognises that Dragon Boat Racing Competitions can be held over any distance from 200 metres upwards and on a variety of different types of course such as, lakes, rivers, harbour areas and the sea, under different rules and regulations.

The Competition Regulations that follow are primarily for IDBF World Championship Regattas that normally take place on placid water. That is, on a sheltered purpose built Regatta Course, laid out to the specifications contained herein and in temperate summer racing conditions.

IDBF Championships may occasionally be held by exception, on recognised Regatta Courses located on open inland water – lakes and reservoirs, sheltered harbour areas or placid rivers.

CR 1.2 Use. These Competition Regulations shall also apply in full or part to IDBF organised; sanctioned or approved International Races for Representative or Club Crews.

They can be applied to other Club Crew International Races at the discretion of the Race Organiser and subject to acknowledgement as laid down in the section on Scope & Duties, paragraph A2.

CR 1.3 IDBF Championship Regattas. IDBF Championship Regattas may be arranged annually at a place and time decided by the IDBF Members’ Congress and in accordance with the IDBF Bye-Laws; IDBF Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing.

IDBF Championship Regattas shall be held over a minimum of two (2) consecutive days with 200m and 500m competitions, as the minimum Championship distances. Championships over 1000m and 2000m, may also be held, with the 250m race distance as an alternative to 200m.

The IDBF will also organise or sanction World Championship Regattas for Disability Groups (Adaptive Paddling or Para Dragons) and World Cup Competitions for the Sport, from time to time. World Cup Competitions are classified by the IDBF as World Class Regattas. (Aug 10)

* CR 1.3.1 IDBF Championship Regattas and Cup Competitions (Aug 10)may also be held at Continental and Regional level. Where this is the case such events will normally be organised by the continental or regional organisation recognised by the IDBF for a particular continent or region and shall bear the name of the Continental or Regional organisation concerned.

* For European events, see EDBF amendments attached to these Regulation

* CR 1.5.3 Continental & Regional Championships. For a Continental or Regional Championships the number of entries per Competition Class allowed is as laid down by the Continental or Regional Federation concerned. (Aug 11)

In all Championships in the Junior & Senior Racing Divisions, one (1) crew per Age Class (presently A, B and C classes) is allowed. For newly developing age groups two (2) crews may be allowed, on the recommendation of the C&TC, by the IDBF Executive Committee. (Aug 11)

CR 1.6 Olympic and International Games. When a Dragon Boat Racing Competition is being held as part of an Olympic or other International Games, then in general, the same rules as for a World Dragon Boat Racing Championships shall apply, except where such rules are contrary to those of the IOC, in which case the IOC rules, shall take precedence. For International Games two (2) entries per Competition Class, per nation, shall be the maximum.

CR 2.2 Competition Classes. Races for each designated Racing Class may be held over a variety of different race distances (for distances see Competition Regulation 6.1). At an IDBF Championships, each combination of Racing Class and Race Distance shall be known as a Competition Class. For a Competition Class to qualify for Championship status the minimum number of nations and crews as shown in Regulations 1.4 and 1.5, must take part.

CR 2.3 Additional Classes. Other Racing and Competition Classes may be introduced at the discretion of the IDBF Executive Committee, who may implement classes, or not, as they see fit, from time to time, subject to ratification by the IDBF Council. For the purposes of this Regulation, BCS Crews are considered as a separate Championship Division, for which dedicated World Championships may be held – see 1.4.3a & 2.4. (Aug 11)

CR 2.4 Championship Divisions. At World Championships or international races, where either (or both) Senior and Junior Races are being held in addition to races open to all age groups, the open age group Racing Classes will be prefixed as ‘Premier’ and the total Competition Classes of each type, will be known as a Division. The Open, Women’s and Mixed, ‘Premier’ Classes will form the Premier Division and the Senior and Junior Classes, the Senior and Junior Divisions.

CR 3.2 (3.1.1) World Championship Representative Teams, Squads & Crews. For a WDBRC the minimum number of people in a Representative Team shall be 20 (Standard Boat) and 12 (Small Boat), that is one Competing Boat, as defined in 3.1 above. The maximum numbers are dependent on the number of Divisional Squads and Crews for Premier, Senior, 18-23s and Junior competitors there are in a Representative Team.

Thus a Standard Dragon Boat Team can range from 20 people (one crew) to a maximum of 588, dependant on the number of Championship Divisions and associated Crews represented in a World Championship Team, which can have a maximum of 7 Divisional Squads, of 84 people in each – 1 x Premier, 1 x U23s, 2 x Junior and 3 x Senior, each with an Open, Women and Mixed Crew. The numbers in a Small Boat Team will generally be 50%, plus 1, of a Standard Team.

CR 3.5 (3.1.3, 3.1.2) From the maximum total of 84 per people (48 Small Boat) per Divisional Squad, must come all the competitors for all the Competition Classes entered in a particular Division, that is, Premier, Junior or Senior, as the case may be, with which to contest all the Competition Classes entered in a particular Division. However, Mixed Crews can also be formed from a combination of competitors from the Open and Women’s Crews).

CR 3.6 (3.2) Crews at International Races. In Club Crew International Races, sanctioned by the IDBF, crews shall consist of the number of Racers laid down by the Controlling Association or Organising Committee concerned.

Other crew members may be present in a crew, depending on the design of the Dragon Boat being raced. In some types of Dragon Boat a Gong Beater is used in addition to a Drummer.

In others a Flag Catcher, is positioned in the front of the boat, who has the task of retrieving a flag for each boat, placed on a Finish Line buoy. The retrieving of the flag signifies the finish of the race for that boat.

CR 3.7 (3.3) Crew Reserves. At all IDBF competitions, Reserve Competitors nominated for each crew, as per Regulation 3.1, up to a maximum of four (4) may compete without further reference to the Event Organisers or Competition Committee, provided that their names are shown on the Competition Entry Form for IDBF Championships or the official Crew List for other IDBF sanctioned races. (See Competition Regulation 8.5).

CR 3.8 (3.4) Restrictions. Only those competitors entered on the Entry Form and shown on the Crew List will be permitted to race in an IDBF Championship event.

CR 4.1 Representation. To represent a country or territory in an IDBF Championship or International Race for Representative Crews, a Dragon Boat Competitor must normally be a citizen of the country, or born in the Territory, represented and be able to prove this by showing an official document, such as a Passport, Identity Card, Birth Certificate, or the like.

a. Dual Nationality: Competitors with dual nationality (citizenship) may represent the Country or Territory of their Birth or their dual citizen Country or Territory, whichever of these they are residing in, providing that they have been resident in that Country or Territory for a current period of at least 3 full years. Competitors who do not meet these requirements must comply with Regulation 4.2 or 4.2a below. (Sep 07)

CR 4.2 Country or Territory of Residence. Dragon Boat competitors who have left their country or territory of birth and are a permanent, not temporary resident in another country or territory, may represent that country or territory, if they have lived there for a current period of three (3) years or more and have not represented their country/ territory of birth, during the previous two (2) years. (Nov 03)

Temporary Residency. A Temporary Resident, for the purposes of this Regulation, is a person who resides in a Country or Territory by virtue of a holding a visa, for example a visitors visa, student visa, work visa or the like. The IDBF considers such visas to indicate a ‘temporary’ residency in the Country or Territory concerned, not a permanent residency. (Aug 11)

a. Exceptionally, competitors who have a permanent residential qualification of less than 3 years and who have not represented an IDBF Member previously, may with the permission of both their birth and residential IDBF Member, apply to the IDBF Executive Committee for permission to compete for their country/territory of residence.

When permission is given, the competitor concerned will not be allowed to compete for any other IDBF Member for a minimum period of 2 years following the year in which the permission is given. (Nov 03)

b. (4.2) Competitors who, by marriage have acquired the nationality of another country may compete for that country without delay.

CR 4.3 Club Crews. In IDBF Championships for Club Crews a Racer can only represent one Dragon Boat Crew. See Bye Law 12.3 for the definition of a Dragon Boat Club Crew.

The rules for National Crew Representation need not apply but all competitors must have been bona fide members of the Dragon Boat Crew that they represent, for at least SIX (6) months (Nov 06) before the Club Crew Championships in question.

CR 4.3.1. A bona fide Club Member is one that has regularly trained and/or competed for the Club Crew that they represent during the minimum period of six months shown in 4.3.

A bona fide Club Member will normally be resident in the Country in which the Club Crew is located.

A Club Member who trains and competes with a Club Crew from a different Country or Territory or a geographical Region within a Country to the one in which the Club Member himself (or herself) is normally domiciled, will only be considered as a bona fide Club Member if they can prove that they have physically attended their Club to train or compete for a period or of at least twelve (12) weeks, over a minimum period of two (2) racing seasons. (Nov 06)

CR 4.4 International Races. In IDBF sanctioned International Races, the representation rules above need not apply but all Competitors must be recorded on the Crew Lists of the crews that they paddle with.

CR 5.1 (5.4) Traditional Designs. The IDBF in recognising the different designs of Dragon Boat (Long Zhou) and Paddles (Jiang) as well as other forms of Traditional Long Boats (TLB) and other Traditional Paddled Water Craft (TPWC) that exist in Asia, Africa, Oceania and South America, endorses such TLBs and TPWC for general use by IDBF Members.

The IDBF Council approves for IDBF sanctioned International Races, those Dragon Boats and single bladed Paddles, that are common to the People’s Republic of China (CTWDB); Chinese Taipei; Hong Kong (HKTWDB) and Macau China and other TLB &TPWC common in other IDBF Member Countries and any derivatives of these designs approved by the IDBF Member in the country concerned or by the IDBF Council. (Sep 02 / Jan 03 / Aug 10)

CR 5.4 (5.3) International Races and Sanctioned Competitions. For IDBF sanctioned International Races the Dragon boats (Long Zhou) and equipment used should normally be to IDBF Spec but other traditional designs may be used – for example the CTWDB and HKWDB. In IDBF approved competitions. Dragon boats of a different design, TLBs and other TPWC are permitted.

For both types of events, the type and outline specifications of the boats and equipment being used must be notified in advance of the races by the Event Organiser, to the competing crews.

CR 5.5 Sponsors Advertising. At IDBF Championship sponsorship of or advertising on, dragon boats and equipment, by an event sponsor, is permitted subject to the conditions laid down, under Regulation 7.2, by the IDBF Executive Committee from time to time. (See also Comp Reg 7.2.1 -7.2.3, for conditions concerning advertising on crews clothing and equipment).

Under this Regulation, Organising Committees may override Regulation 9.12, and exclude crews from using their own boats when advertising a sponsors products, provided that all crews are supplied with newly purchased alternative boats and paddles to IDBF Specifications. For a World or Continental Championships such action must first be authorised by the IDBF Executive Committee or the Continental Federation concerned.

CR 5.6 Means of Propulsion. Dragon Boats shall be propelled solely by means of single bladed paddles. These paddles shall not be fixed to the boat in any way, with the exception of the paddle (Oar) used by the Steerer (Helm).

As this is used in the manner of a rudder it may be supported within the framework of the boat but propulsion of the boat by the Steerer is not allowed.  (Dec 08)

CR 5.7 Paddles (Jiang). Subject to the exceptions shown in Regulation 5.5, competitors in IDBF Championships shall be permitted to use their own paddles (Jiang) provided that they conform to the IDBF Racing Paddle specification, or a specific specification laid down by the IDBF Executive Committee for a particular championships.

Competitors found to be using paddles that do not conform to the published ‘paddle’ regulations for a particular IDBF championships, will be warned accordingly and if the warning is ignored they will face disqualification from the competition concerned.

CR 5.8 Boat/Lane Numbers. In all IDBF competitions each Dragon Boat shall carry a vertical number board (plate) or a fixed pennant, which shall act as a boats identification number for the duration of a race.

This number shall also indicate the Lane Number of the Racing Lane in which the boat will race in.

CR 5.9 Boat Number Boards. The Boat Number Board shall be fixed to the bow of the Dragon Boat in such a manner that it can be clearly seen by the Finish Line officials.

The minimum size of the Number for IDBF Championships shall be 33 cm high x 23 cm wide on a Number Board measuring 60 high x 46 cm wide.

The colour of the plate and the number on it is not specified but the colour scheme should be such, that, the number can be clearly identified by the Finish line officials over a distance of ninety (90) metres.

CR 5.10 Boat Weights. Irrespective of any minimum weight for a Dragon Boat laid down in these Regulations, the difference in weight between boats used in IDBF races should not exceed ten (10) kilograms. (Sep 03

At IDBF Championships the Organising Committee are to ensure that all boats are within this weight differential and are to produce documentary proof of this fact to the Chief Official, before the competition commences.

CR 5.11 Boat Weighting. When crews are permitted to bring their own boats to an IDBF Championship (see Racing Rule R5.4) the Organisers shall provide adequate boat weighting equipment for use before and during the competition.

At other IDBF Races boat weighting is not compulsory but may take place if requested by the Chief Official, prior to the event and provided that accurate weighting equipment is available. (See also Regs 13.1/13.3 Misc Equip).

CR 6.2 Racing Course. For IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships the course shall be capable of providing a straight stretch of water as flat and as still as can be obtained, over a distance that will permit at least a 1000 metre race in one direction.

For all other Championship Regattas and International Races, water that will permit at least a 500metre race, is required. Exceptionally this requirement may be relaxed for a Club Crew Championship - see Com Reg 6.1.

CR 6.3 Racing Lanes. The course at the start and finish shall permit a clear width of at least nine (9) metres for each dragon boat to race in. This width per boat, shall be known as a Racing Lane.

Lane.1 shall always be the lane nearest to the location of the Finish Line Judges.

The width of a championship course should ideally allow at least six (6) boats to race, in lanes from 13.5m to 15m wide lanes (maximum) (Oct 05).

For WCorcom, UCWC and International Races a maximum of nine (9) boats in 10m lanes is permitted. A return lane of at least 9 metres, on either side of the Racing Lanes, should also be provided. (Oct 06)

CR 6.4 Course Markings. Both the Start and Finish Lines shall be marked, on the water, by red flags or buoys at the point where these lines intersect the outer limits of the Course, that is the extremes of the Racing Lanes. A line of Buoys shall also be placed no more than 2 metres behind the Finish Line.

These buoys shall be marked with lane numbers that are clearly visible from the Finish Tower and to the approaching crews. The numbered buoys shall be on the right hand side of each racing lane, as seen by the approaching crews. (Nov 06).

The Racing Lanes shall be marked by means of clearly visible buoys placed in a straight line, at intervals of not more than fifty (50) metres apart, down the length of the Racing Course.

Each lane will be numbered at the Start and Finish, preferably at the Finish with overhead Lane Markers, as well as the Finish Line Buoys.

CR 6.5 Starting Bays & Pontoons. For an IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships a Starting Assembly Area consisting of Starting Bays placed behind the Start Line, in such a way that the front of each Dragon Boat is on the Start Line, must be provided for each Racing Lane.

For other Competitions Start Pontoons should be provided when possible, or starts may be made from fixed points on the end of the Racing Course.

CR 6.6 Measurements. The length of the Racing Course and all intermediate distances shall be measured exactly, preferably by a qualified surveyor, and an accurate plan shall be held by the Organising Committee.

CR 6.7 International Races. For sanctioned International Races the course markings and measurements should comply, wherever possible, with these regulations.

Where this is not possible the minimum permitted width for an International Racing Course will be fifty (50) metres, to allow three (3) Dragon Boats to race as required by Competition Regulation 6.3.

CR 6.8 Turn Buoys. In any IDBF competition where the presence of Turn Buoys on the course would enhance the races, such buoys shall be permitted. For races that take place in lanes then such buoys shall be positioned in the centre of each Racing Lane.

Where a race takes placed outside the normal Racing Course, that is the area formed by the Racing Lanes, then Turning Points, as defined below, must be used and additional Racing Rules for such races will apply.

CR 6.9 Turning Points. In Long Distance races that take place on enclosed water, such as a water sports centre or lake, dragon boats may race out of their lanes from the start.

In such races should Turning Points be necessary, then the radius of each turn should be at least 50 metres.

Each Turning Point shall be marked by at least six flags or buoys, which shall be readily distinguishable from other course markings. (See Racing Rules for races over 2000 metres).

CR 6.10 Water Depth. The depth of water on a Grade A regatta course for an IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championship (WDBRC) should be a minimum of 3.5 metres, on a site where the bed of the Racing Course is proven to be uniform throughout – that is, a maximum 0.5 metre variance across the racing lanes.

For all other Championship Regattas (Grade B course) and IDBF International Races (Grade C course) a minimum water depth of three (3) metres is acceptable. (Oct 05).

CR 7.1 Delegation. All IDBF competitions are conducted under the overriding authority of the IDBF Executive Committee as authorised by the IDBF Council. The IDBF Executive may delegate to an Organising Committee the responsibility for the organisation of the competition. (See also Competition Regulation 9 - Competition Organisation).

CR 7.4 Contracts. The IDBF Executive may negotiate with a Championship Organising Committee a contract concerning these rights and any profits that may accrue from them.

CR 7.6 Safety Officer. For all IDBF events it is recommended that a Safety Officer be appointed. The duties of the Safety Officer are shown in the Rules of Racing – R3.13.

CR 7.8 Rescue Boats. It is recommended that one rescue boat be provided for every three dragon boats racing or Training, to a minimum of two (2) or three (3) boats per event. (Sep 03) Each boat should be capable of holding up to eight people and should be of a design that will enable people to gain access to the boat, from the water, unaided. One rescue boat should follow each race down the course. (This boat may also act as an Umpires boat).

CR 7.9 Buoyancy Aids. Personal Flotation Aids (buoyancy aids) should be made available for all Junior Crews in the event of inclement weather and for any competitor under the age of 12 years old (see Regulation 2.1.). Personal buoyancy should also be worn by any competitor, irrespective of age, who is a weak swimmer.

* CR 7.11 Titles and Prizes - Champions. When the number of Nations, Territories and Crews in an IDBF World or Club Crew Championships, Corcom Championships or University & College Championship conforms to Competition Regulation 1.5, then the title of World Champion shall be conferred on the winning crew in each Competition Class in which crews from at least six (6) Nations or Territories compete. Every competitor in each winning crew shall be awarded a medal, gold in colour and a diploma. The crew shall receive a trophy

CR 7.15 Other Competitions. For all other IDBF competitions trophies, prizes and medals may be awarded as determined and provided by the Organising Committee. No IDBF titles shall be conferred at International Races.

CR 7.16 Personal Photographs: At an IDBF Championships, competing teams shall supply two (2) passport sized photographs for every person listed on the Named Entry Forms, to the Championships Organising Committee. If possible photographs should also be submitted for all Accredited Supporters.

CR 8.8.4 (8.5, 8.8a, 8.8.2) For identification purposes photographs of all competitors must be taken before a Championship event and, ideally, forwarded to the Organising Committee with the Entry Form.

CR 8.10 Submission of Objections. All objections shall be made to the IDBF Executive President, with a copy to the Organising Committee. The IDBF Executive President shall consult with members of the IDBF Executive Committee or the Championships Jury, as appropriate, and shall decide if the objection is well founded, or not and take action as necessary, informing those concerned of his decision.

CR 8.12 Distribution of income for European events, see the EDBF amendments attached.)

Note: World Dragon Boat Championship Regattas. Full details of all aspects of organising and financing an IDBF World Championship Regatta, including guidelines for the Organising Committee are contained in the IDBF World Championship Regatta Organiser’s Handbook, which is obtainable from the IDBF Secretary-General. The Handbook carries the same authority as these Regulations and should be read in conjunction with them.

CR 9.1 Organising Committee. For IDBF Championships and all sanctioned International Races, the organisation and management of the competition shall be in the hands of an Organising Committee which shall consist of a Championship Director and Technical Director for an IDBF Championships and an Event Organiser and Race Organiser for International Races and such other Organising Committee members as decided by the IDBF Member (IDBF Championships) or Organisation (International Races) concerned. A list of such Organising Committee members is shown in the World Championship Regatta Organiser’s Handbook.

CR 9.2 The Championships Director (Event Organiser). The Championships Director or Event Organiser is the overall co-ordinator of the event, including any other activities organised in support of the Dragon Boat Competition. As the person concerned shall be responsible for promoting and publicising the event; issuing invitations to participating crews; receiving entries; publishing final results and ensuring that the IDBF Bye-Laws and Competition Regulations are complied with. The Director (Organiser) shall be the person responsible for providing all the facilities required for the competition; for the collection of all fees due from crews and for the payment of all bills associated with the event. The Director (Event Organiser normally heads the Organising Committee.

CR 9.3 The Technical Director (Race Organiser). The Technical Director or Race Organiser is responsible to the Championships Director for managing the actual Dragon Boat Races, which includes producing the Competition Time-Table and Racing Programme before the event. He or she shall ensure that the Race Officials duties are published and notified to all concerned and that the Race Officials needs are met during the competition. The Technical Director (Race Organiser) shall attend all meetings with the Crew Managers and ensure that any published information required by the crews is always available through the Race Secretariat. The Race Director shall advise the Championships Director on the Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing and shall ensure that all such Regulations appertaining to the Racing Course and for Boats and Equipment are fully complied with. The Technical Director (Race Organiser) is a member of the Organising Committee.

CR 9.4 Control of the Competition. Whilst the overall organisation and management of a competition rests with the Organising Committee the Technical control and conduct of the actual races shall be undertaken by Race Officials operating under a Chief Official who heads a Competition Committee.

CR 9.5 Race Officials. It is the general duty of all Race Officials to ensure that the IDBF Statutes; Bye-Laws; Competition Regulations and Racing Rules are fully complied with. In IDBF competitions, Race Officials are categorised into Technical Officials - those who are allocated to tasks for which a specific knowledge of the sport is required and Supporting Officials - those who are allocated tasks for which such a knowledge of the sport is not required. A general list of the Race Officials and the duties of the Technical Officials and the Competition Committee are laid down in Part 2, the Rules of Racing.

CR 9.6 Officials Qualifications. Technical Race Officials officiating at IDBF sanctioned International Races should have undergone formal training in all aspects of technical officiating and hold, as a minimum, a National Race Officials Certificate (NROC) but preferably an International Race Officials Certificate (IROC). It is also recommended that at least two (2) members of the Competition Committee should be fully qualified International Race Officials holding an International Race Official Licence (IROL).

NOTE: The grades and requirements for officials wishing to gain a NROC, IROC or IROL are shown in the Annexes to these Regulations and as such form part of them.

CR 9.7 Officials for IDBF Championships. Technical Race Officials officiating at IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships must hold an IROL and the Chief Official must hold a Senior International Officials Licence (SIOL). For other IDBF Championships the Chief Official and members of the Competition Committee must hold an IROL.

CR 9.8 Appointment of Race Officials. For IDBF Championships all Technical Officials shall be appointed by the IDBF Competition & Technical Commission. With the approval of the IDBF Executive Committee, the Championships Director and Race Director shall be appointed by the IDBF Members responsible to the IDBF for the organisation of the Championships. Supporting Officials at an IDBF Championships and all Race Officials in other IDBF competitions shall be appointed by the Organising Committee concerned.

CR 9.10 (9.9) For International Races the use of a PINs and Racing Numbers is optional, as decided by the race organisers.

CR 9.11 (9.10) Reserves. Only those Reserves named on the Crew List submitted to the Chief Official can be used as substitutes during an IDBF Competition. Under no circumstances can the Crew Members b e changed once Crew List has been submitted.

CR 9.13 Crew Managers, Boat Captains, Team Leaders and Heads of Delegation. In all IDBF competitions each Dragon Boat Crew must be represented by a Crew Manager - responsible for crew discipline and technical administration, and a Boat Captain - who shall be responsible for the conduct and safety of the crew when they are on the water.

CR 9.15 Practise Sessions. When practise sessions are arranged at IDBF Competitions they will come under the control of the Competition Committee and will be subject to the IDBF Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing, where applicable.

CR 9.16 Photo Finish. At IDBF Championships a photo-finish facility must be provided by the Organising Committee and a photographic record taken of each boat crossing the Finish Line in every race in the competition. For International Races the provision of photo-finish equipment is recommended and the provision of video equipment essential.

CR 10.1 Basic Criteria. For a competition to be classified as International, crews from at least two (2) countries or territories must compete. (IDBF Bye-Law 3.7 refers).

If the number of entries in any Competition Class is so great that Heats are necessary, the number of boats in each heat and subsequent rounds of competition shall not exceed nine (9). If the number of entries in a Competition Class is low that particular class may be combined with another class for programming and racing purposes.

To comply with Regulation 1.7 the results for each Competition Class must be shown separately and at least separate Finals should be held. When given, separate medals and trophies must also be awarded.

CR 10.3 Boat Allocation. Crews must embark in the boat allocated to them in the Lane Draw. The Racing Lane Number and Boat Number shall be one and the same.

CR 10.4 Division of Heats. The system of dividing crews into heats may vary according to the number of entries received and the distances being raced.

Generally the division of the crews into heats shall be determined by the drawing of lots, unless the relative standards of crews are known. In this case a system of seeding crews in the heats may be used. The allocation of crews to Racing Lanes may also be done through seeding or the drawing of lots.

CR 10.5 Progress to Finals. The division of crews into heats must be made in such a way that at least three (3) crews proceed to the main final of each competition class and two (2) to each of the Semi Finals or Repechages, dependant on the number of crews.

CR 10.6 Number of Crews per Round. When making a draw the difference between the number of crews in each race of a particular round of the competition, shall not exceed one (1). If the number of crews in a round of the competition does vary, then the earlier heats shall have the larger numbers of crews.

For races of more than 2000 metres heats need not be held and all boats taking part may start simultaneously. Should the width of water not permit a simultaneous start, then starts at regular intervals will be permitted.

CR 10.7 Identical Times/Dead Heats When two or more crews with identical times in a round, qualify for the next round of the competition, or a Dead Heat is recorded in a race, they shall be permitted to proceed to the following round, providing there are sufficient Racing Lanes and boats. If this is not the case then a race off between the crews concerned will be held.

CR 10.8 Plan of Heats. At IDBF Championships a race programming system that ensures that crews who lose in the heats of a Competition Class have a second chance to qualify for the next higher round, must be used.

In addition Place Races should be held in order to place crews in a results order that is relative to the other crews in their Competition Class.

For IDBF Championships the IDBF Tail Race or Repechage Systems shall be adopted.

(The Repechage and Tail Race Plans, for use in IDBF Championships are published in PART 3 as Enclosures to these Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing).

CR 10.10 Plate Competitions. In IDBF International Races, a Plate Competition may be held for crews that do not reach the later rounds of the main competition, instead of the Tail ‘placing’ system outlined in Regulation 10.9. Such a Plate Competition must be clearly designated as such.

CR 10.12 Exceptions. When the same competitors are racing in more than one Competitive Class it may not be possible for the Technical Director (Race Organiser) to allow such a rest period between an individual crews races. In such cases the Organisers will only guarantee the minimum rest periods between intermediate rounds of the same Competition Class.

CR 11.3 Aiding and Abetting. Anyone who assists or incites, or otherwise encourages a competitor to indulge in drug abuse shall also be considered to have committed a drug offence and will be subject to the same disciplinary procedures, shown in the IDBF Anti-Doping Policy, as for a competitor or crew. In the event of an IDBF Member being involved in any of the offences shown in Regulation 11.1, the Member concerned may be suspended by the IDBF Executive Committee during the period of the investigation into the alleged drug abuse.

CR 11.5 Code of Conduct. At all IDBF Competitions the Disciplinary Code, as published as an Annex to the Rules of Racing, Rule 4, in Part 2, shall be followed. The Disciplinary Code lays down a Code of Conduct for both Competitors and Officials covering behaviour before, during and after a dragon boat competition. The Chief Official is authorised to take any necessary disciplinary action as laid down in the code.

CR 12.1 When Special Regulations are adopted by the IDBF Council concerning Championship Regattas they will be published as Annexes to this Regulation.

At the present time Special Regulations apply to the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships; the Club Crew World Championships and the World Corporate & Community Championships.

These are shown at Annex A and B, respectively, to this Regulation. (IDBF Bye-Law 13 concerns the Preparation and Organisation for a World Championships and the Annex to Bye-Law 13 covers the Bidding System for such a Championships.

CR 13.1 Generally additional equipment designed to be added to the boat or personal or miscellaneous equipment designed to enhance the performance of the boat or a crew member shall not be permitted in IDBF events. (See also 7.10.1) The exceptions to this are on board communications systems that operate purely between crew members and seat cushions for individual paddlers, provided that they are made of a soft material, such as sponge or foam, which does not effectively raise the height of a seat or seats in a boat – see Regulation 13.4. The Chief Official shall decide on additional and miscellaneous equipment not specifically covered by these Competition Regulations.

Note: It is not the intention of this Regulation to exclude equipment enhancements such as, strapping to a paddle to assist grip, Velcro fasteners for seat pads (see Regulation 13.4), sponges or boat bailers, foot pads for competitors comfort or other items that are not performance enhancing or a safety risk to members of the Crew –see 13.3.

CR 13.2 Water Pumps. The carrying of any type of pump in the boat, during a race, which is designed to clear a boat of water is prohibited.

CR 13.3 Boat & Seat Straps and Strapping. In the interest of crew safety no additional fixtures or fittings, such as straps to fasten a paddler into the boat or onto a seat are permitted. The Chief Official may relax this rule for physically disabled competitors, if adequate safety systems are provided to ensure that such crew members can easily be released from the boat and rescued in the event of the boat capsizing.

CR 13.3.1 Wrist Straps to Paddles and Boat fasteners. Wrist to Paddle Straps are NOT allowed or any other fastening system that connects a competitor to a paddle or the boat, as such fittings constitute a safety hazard. Exceptions may be made for Adaptive Paddlers provided that any fastening to the wrist is of a ‘quick release’ nature and does not compromise the personal safety of the Adaptive Paddler concerned (Aug 11)

CR 13.4 Seat Pads. Dragon Boat Seat Pads (cushions) as described in Regulation 13.1 shall be made of a soft material, such as neoprene, of an approximate thickness of 15mm that will compress easily when squeezed between finger and thumb. The width of the seat pad may vary in size and shape but shall approximate to the width of a paddling seat in the IDBF Standard International Racing Boat and should ideally, not exceed 20cm in width and 40cm in length. (Aug 11)

CR 18 (CR16) These Competition Regulations were updated, by the IDBF Competition and Technical Commission (C&TC) in 2000, from those adopted on 1st January 1997 and were subsequently notified to the 8th IDBF Congress in 2001.

The Regulations were further updated by the C&TC in 2002, 2003 and approved by the IDBF Council in October 2003, under Article 43 of the IDBF Statutes and notified to the 9th IDBF Congress on 31st October 2003 as the 4th Edition.

The 5th Edition was approved by the IDBF Council and ratified by the Congress in 2007 and this 6th Edition as approved by the IDBF Council and ratified by the 14th IDBF Congress in 2011 is effective from 1st January 2012 and will remain in force for a minimum period of four (4) years, as laid down in Article 29 of the IDBF Statutes.

a. Technical International Race Officials Licence. Those being considered for Technical Grade 2 status will have experience at International Races or National Championships, over a range of the officiating roles shown in the IDBF Rules of Racing. A Grade 2, TECH will be qualified to officiate at Continental or Regional Championships and International Races, as a Member of the Competition Committee and to act as the Technical Director for an International Race or National Championships.

b. Organisational International Race Officials Licence. Those being considered for Organisational Grade 2 status will have a good knowledge of the sport and proven experience in the organisational aspects of a regatta as shown in the IDBF Competition Regulations, at National Championships level. They will be capable of leading a team of officials in a Sport Racing Regatta or Dragon Boat Festival. A Grade 2, ORG will be qualified as an Event Organiser to conduct International Festival and Sport Racing Regattas.

a. Senior Technical Race Official. Grade 3 Tech candidates will be assessed, on their practical officiating experience and knowledge of the IDBF Rules of Racing and Water Safety issues to establish their ability to be a Section Leader at a World Championships and their potential to carry out the duties of the Chief Official at Continental or Regional Championship level and to act as the Technical Director for a Continental Championship.

b. Senior Organisational Race Official. Grade 3 Org candidates will be assessed on their practical experience in organising Dragon Boat Races at National Championships and International Race level. The assessment will establish their understanding of the sport and working knowledge of the IDBF Competition Regulations and their potential to carry out the duties of a Championship Director for a Continental Championship.

CSO candidates will have officiated, over a number of years as a SIRO at World Championship Regattas covering different roles as a member of the Competition Committee, or acting as a Chief Official, Technical Director or Championships Director at Regional or Continental Championships or as a Member of the IDBF C&TC.

a. Championship Senior Technical Official. Grade 4 Tech candidates shall have a deep knowledge and understanding of the IDBF Rules of Racing and Water Safety issues and will be assessed on their practical performance as an Assistant Chief Official at a World Championship Regatta.

b. Championship Senior Organisational Official. Grade 4 Org candidates will have a deep knowledge and understanding of the IDBF Competition Regulations and proven experience in organising dragon boating at Continental Championships level or have relevant experience as a Member of the C&TC.

Day 3.

Day 5 (Friday) All day Mixed /Open/ Women’s 200m races.

Day 6 (Saturday) All day Open/Women’s 200m Finals and Mixed 500 metre races.

3.1 The Course. The regulations for courses are relaxed but a course must be capable of allowing a minimum of four (4) Racing Lanes over ideally 500 metres for a CCWC and 250 metres for a WCorcom. (Sep 03)

3.2 Boats/Paddles. Any type of IDBF recognised Dragon Boat or Paddle may be used. Competitors may use their own paddles, provided that they comply to IDBF specification.

3.3 Crews. The composition and numbers in a crew shall be commensurate with the type of Dragon Boat being used. Crews must compete in the name of a Club, not their country, therefore there are no restrictions on the nationality of competitors in a crew.

3.4 Racing Classes/Distances. The Open Racing Class must be maintained as the premier `Racing Class in a CCWC over a Race Distance of ideally 500 metres (WCorcom 250m. Formal Mixed Class Racing should be promoted and encouraged, other Competition Classes shall be at the discretion of the Organisers. (Sep 03)

3.5 Entries. For a CCWC entries shall be restricted to a maximum of five (5) club crews per Competition Class, on the programme, per country. Extra entries from each country may be taken but crews must race in an International Race category. There are no such restrictions on entries to a WCorcom (Sep 03) or UCWC (Aug 11). Entries may be accepted from non IDBF Member Countries. All entries and crew details must be notified to the IDBF Race Officials Secretariat (ROS), prior to the event.

3.6 Medals/Trophies. Championship Medals and Trophies shall be awarded to the first three crews in each Competition Class, provided that at least crews from six (6) different nations are entered in the class in question, in addition an overall ‘IDBF World Champion Club’ Trophy may be awarded to the crew that gains the most points overall. The IDBF Nations Cup points format should be used for this purpose.

3.7 Safety/Discipline. Club Crew and Corcom World Championships shall abide by all IDBF published or recommended, Safety Regulations and Codes of Conduct.

3.8 Officials. Race Officials provided by the Championships Organisers need not hold International Race Officials Licences (IROL) but Technical Officials should be Nationally qualified and the members of the Competition Committee must hold an International Race Officials Certificate (IROC). The Chief Official must hold a SIOL (Senior International Officials Licence). (See Annex A to Competition Regulation 9.6 for full details of the IDBF International Race Officials Scheme).